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Last year, I discovered Or Else, a twisted thriller I enjoyed so much that I went back and read another 3 books from the author’s catalogue.

Where they lie is a character driven thriller.

Nora Mc Tavish is a child's protective services agent, and she gets involved in the family drama of one of her foster house family.

She feels like there’s something she just can’t put her fingers on for Kaylee and her family of three foster children and her husband. After the plane accident, everything shows to Andrea, the girl that seemed to attract trouble at any second. Because of her own past, I can see her why she is so driven to discover what happened and trying to protect Andrea till the last minute.

I can’t say that I didn’t have a crazy moment when I thought the husband had more to do with the accident in the beginning. But after halfway through, the plot thickens, and the story held me captive even more.

I loved how the bring to light that what happens behind the camera and closed doors, reality is way more heartbreaking.

I’m not the one to watch reality tv or follow influencers that post their picture perfect family and let you believe that life is so sparkly and wonderful. But I was captivated by Kaylee and her character. She is someone I wouldn’t want to have around me or my friends. The ending left me gasping because it was unbelievable how she pulled that stunt again after everything that happened. Some people have no conscience, remorse or guilt at all.

Whether you enjoy addictive thrillers or you are seeking a great family drama in this “sparkling, everything must be posted on social media society”, this book is unmissable.

Gripping, heartbreaking and a must read story.

Very grateful to the publisher for my review copy through NetGalley